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Brother Sister Love on Charles Island in Connecticut
This photo captures the essence of love between Kyle and Kenzie beautifully as they hold hands to help them navigate the rising tide on the sandbar during our hike from Charles Island to Silver Sands beach in Connecticut. The hike was so much fun! We planned our visit to the beach to time with low tide so we'd be able to hike the 1/2 mile out to Charles Island on the rocky and seashell covered sand bar. Charles Island and Silver Sands beach are a great place to go for a day visit at the … [Read More]
For the Love of ‘The Blue Umbrella’
Last night, the kids and I saw 'The Blue Umbrella', the Disney Pixar short that precedes Monsters University. It is AMAZING. Even my 5 & 7 year old were WOWED by this story which is a "love declaration to the rain" according to Director Saschka Unseld. My kids are thrilled to OWN their very own blue umbrella that Pixar gave me on my trip to the press junket for Monsters University. Isn't this umbrella and photo of the kids sweet? You can read more about this incredible Pixar short in my … [Read More]
Inside Scoop: Disney Pixar’s The Blue Umbrella #MonstersUEvent
The Blue Umbrella, the short that will precede Monsters University in theaters, is the most realistic animation I've ever seen in my entire life. This touching and beautiful short is not to be missed. We had a chance to sit down with Director Saschka Unseld of "The Blue Umbrella" during out visit to Pixar this past April when we first viewed The Blue Umbrella and hearing his thought process on story development and the animation process was fascinating. Check out the trailer here for a quick … [Read More]
Catch of the Day!
Kenzie and Kyle have caught the fishing bug from their Poppy. These kids are natural born anglers. We had a beautiful day at my parent's lake fishing for hours. 5 year old Kyle mastered casting and patiently fished for 2 hours hoping to catch his very 1st fish. The fish didn't seem to be biting or as active as usual but the kids persistance paid off big time. Kyle reeled in and caught his first fish EVER today. He was ecstatic and we were all so happy for him cheering him on - and helping … [Read More]
Father’s Day Handprint Craft Ideas
Father's Day is just around the corner so we're getting crafty for Dad. Check out our Father's Day Handprint Craft idea - turn your child's hand into a fish! We love to incorporate handprints into our homemade gifts for Daddy as it makes a special memento and the kids love tactile activities - like pouring paint or using dot paint on their hands to help make the pattern for a "Fish" on their card as we did in this little activity here. Kenzie and I whipped this craft up in 10 minutes … [Read More]
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Yum! Pillsbury Key Lime and Orangesicle Cake Cookies and Icing
New summer dessert alert! Pillsbury Key Lime and Orangesicle Cake Cookies and Icing mixes are now available in store at Walmart. We took both of these flavors for a test run on a rainy day this week. A very yummy blog assignment that both kids were thrilled to participate in! Take a look at these new flavor options that are perfect for a summer dessert. Key Lime and Orangesicle! Each flavor is available in a cookie mix, cake mix, and icing variety. You can check out these exotic … [Read More]
Fusion Juicer Review
We are a smoothie obsessed family, but the concept of purely "juicing" was a new experience for us when we tackled a review of the Fusion Juicer. I admit that we all thought the Apple Blueberry and Strawberry juice that we made was literally the BEST JUICE of our life. The Fusion Juicer is on sale at Walmart for $119.00. The price point is on the higher side but the product produces incredible results. If you are a health conscious individual looking to JUICE or CLEANSE on a … [Read More]
Kohl’s Cares Pout Pout Fish Toys & Books for Summer only $5 each
We heart the Kohl's Cares program which lets you buy super cute books and matching plush toys for only $5 and 100% of net profits are donated to programs benefiting children - over $200 million dollars has been raised to date. Wow! Check out this summer's super cute Pout Pout Fish merchandise. Kenzie and Kyle adore it - definitely ClassyMommy Approved. Here's a cute video with Kenzie showcasing the Pout Pout Fish goodies. Every book in the series with each new release always make … [Read More]
Monsters University Toys and Plush on Sale Now at Target #MonstersUEvent #MonstersUPremiere
It's time to get schooled.... Monsters style! Are you ready for Monsters University to hit theaters next week on June 21st? My kids and I can not WAIT to see this movie. We've been reading all the Monsters University books for the past 2 weeks and today we spotted all kinds of monstrously cute Monsters University themed toys at Target. We always find that prepping our kids to see movies by reading the books and playing with the toys in advance is the ideal way to maximize their enjoyment in the … [Read More]
Darifair Farms Smoothies and Frappes
It's summer and we love making - and consuming smoothies. But when you are in a rush, a ready made smoothie is a great option for busy families on the go. Enter Darifair Farms Smoothies and Frappes. We recently sampled a new line of Single Serve Frozen Darifair Smooties and Frappes that are sold exclusively at Walmart for $1.78 each. These are loaded with real fruit and each one has 9 grams of protein so ideally you can even make one of these smoothies a meal for Mom or a health nutrient … [Read More]
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Mother’s Day Handprint & Fingerprint Craft Ideas
All Mom ever really wants for Mother’s Day is a homemade treasure from their children. My favorites are those crafts that incorporate handprints so that someday when my kidlets are all grown up I can remember those tiny little hands I used to hold daily and the fingerprints smudges that once ruled my Read more [...]
Behind the Scenes: Red Carpet Interviews at the Space Warriors Movie Premiere
Attending the Space Warriors premiere at Space Camp and the U.S. Rocket Center in Alabama to cover red carpet interviews for Walmart is definitely one of the coolest projects that ClassyMommy has ever been assigned. 7 year old Kenzie joined me for our red carpet interviews with the cast too. She found Read more [...]
Top 10 Reasons Kids Love the Four Seasons New York City #FSFamily
When traveling with my children, I love the luxury and personalized service that Four Seasons offers – and so do my kids. Our hotel feels like a home away from home when we’re staying at the Four Seasons. That “at home” feeling is huge for kids and makes family travel SO easy when a resort or hotel Read more [...]
American Girl Saige Copeland Doll of the Year 2013
We are thrilled to share up close photos and video of American Girl’s latest Doll of the Year 2013, Saige Copeland from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Saige likes to hang out at her grandma Mimi’s ranch where she loves to both paint in her studio or ride Picasso her horse. American Girl Doll of the Read more [...]
Honeydukes Candy Shop at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Photos galore! Honeydukes sweet shop was one of my favorite spots to experience “off the pages” of the Harry Potter books on our recent trip since not only could you see every thing you read about or watched in the movies, but you could also literally taste the candy creations as well making it Read more [...]
The Disney Tangled 5K
This morning was extra magical when I ran the Tangled Royal Family 5K with 6 year old Kenzie. She found the race thrilling as expected. Kenzie says she absolutely, “LOVED IT so much – every second of it – especially the medal! ” She was extra adorable in her super cute skirt and smiled the whole way. Read more [...]
On Becoming Harry Potter……
How to set up a Hogwarts School and play imaginary Harry Potter games with your children. It’s official. My house has turned into Hogwarts with every scene and spell being reenacted by Kyle and Kenzie. Here’s Kyle’s Hogwarts ID Card: The kids have been dreaming big of Harry Potter – so much Read more [...]
Riding in a Fire Truck – Totally the Best Birthday Party Ever!
Did you know that your local Fire Engine Volunteers will likely come to your house – with the Fire Truck -for a birthday party? Simply incredible. And every little boy’s dream. I’m pretty sure this was the best gift we could ever give to my son Kyle for his 4th birthday and truly it was a gift Read more [...]
